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Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle): A potential source of bast fiber

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2019
Roselle is a bast fiber, and its utilization as a textile fiber for the development of textile products is still scanty. A work has been attempted to develop yarn from Roselle.
Binita Baishya Kalita, Seiko Jose, Sunita Baruah, Sanghamitra Kalita, Smita Rani Saikia   +4 more
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MECHANICAL RESEARCH AND OPTIMIZATION OF BANANA STALK FIBER EXTRACTION [PDF]

Engenharia Agrícola
Banana stalk production for fiber is an important crop activity in southern China. The fiber extraction technology used has a great impact on the effectiveness and quality of the fiber from banana stalks.
Li Yue, Gao Yang, Huang Chun, Wei Shiquan, Li Yuan, Liang Dong   +5 more
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Effect of Surface Modification of Himalayan Nettle Fiber and Characterization of the Morphology, Physical and Mechanical Properties

AUTEX Research Journal, 2022
The process of retting bast fiber plants for the production of long fiber has presented major challenges. Water retting, dew retting, chemical extraction, and micro-organism (fungi, enzymes) techniques were applied to the extraction of natural fibers ...
Deepa R, Kumaresan K, Saravanan K
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Extraction of dietary fiber and phytochemicals from bottle gourd seeds (Lagenaria siceraria), its physicochemical properties and application in food model

Food Chemistry Advances, 2023
This research aimed to extract dietary fiber and phytochemicals from matured bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seeds and use as ingredients in the preparation of cookies. Extraction of dietary fiber was performed using alkaline (AEDF), enzymatic (EEDF),
Sorokhaibam Romita Devi, Tapasya Kumari, Sankar Chandra Deka   +2 more
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A REVIEW ON NATURAL FIBERS: EXTRACTION PROCESS AND PROPERTIES OF GRASS FIBERS

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IJMET), 2020
Today, research on natural fibers as composite reinforcement aims to study the extraction process, physical properties, chemical properties and mechanical properties of natural fiber. Natural fiber attracts researchers because it has high specific strength, light density, low cost, good mechanical properties, nonabrasive, environmentally friendly and ...
I. N. S. Winaya, I. W. Surata, N. P. G. Suardana, I. P. Lokantara   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Comparative Analysis of Coir Fibers from Mature and Immature Coconut Husk Waste from Kenyan Coastal Region

Journal of Natural Fibers
Coconut husks remain as a waste once coconuts or tender water is extracted from the fruit and yields coir fibers of varying quality upon extraction. The husk waste extracts were treated using 20% NaOH for 3 h, rinsed with distilled water, then dried in ...
Koitumet Joel Sabore, Githaiga John Thuo, Mwasiagi Josphat Igadwa, Gichuki Joyline   +3 more
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Residual tail twisting in ascidian larvae is stabilized by asymmetric myofibrils that resist bilateral symmetry restoration

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Ascidian Ciona larvae initially show strong clockwise tail twisting, which is largely corrected during development. However, a small residual twist remains. This study shows that organized helical myofibrils in tail muscles mechanically stabilize this residual asymmetry, preventing complete restoration of bilateral symmetry and revealing how embryos ...
Yuki S. Kogure, Misaki K. Nishio, Satoru Okuda, Kohji Hotta   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Pulsating Rubbing-Based Banana Fiber Extractor

Agriculture
Banana fiber, as a naturally biodegradable material, exhibits excellent mechanical properties and considerable application potential. However, conventional rotary blade scraping extractors often cause significant fiber damage during extraction, thereby ...
Dong Liang, Shaojie Yu, Wei Fu, Yijun Shen, Zeqin Yang, Wei Zeng, Ji Liu   +6 more
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Comparison of Morphological and Chemical Properties of Musa Velutina Fiber Extracted through Different Extraction Method

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
Natural fibers are being used for the last few decades as an alternative to synthetic fibers for their eco-friendly nature. But still, there is a scientific gap to address cost-effective and environmentally sustainable fiber extraction method with ...
Himadri Das, Dipul Kalita
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Degradation mechanism of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain by nattokinase

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Nattokinase, a natto‐derived protease, exhibits potent antithrombotic effects. This study demonstrates that nattokinase directly cleaves the von Willebrand factor (vWF) A2 domain in vitro. Unlike the native regulator ADAMTS13, nattokinase degrades folded vWF independently of shear stress.
Ryuichi Hyakumoto, Masatomo So, Ayako Furukawa, Kenji Sugase   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source